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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.80, 3,145.19 and 1,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.80, 3,145.19 and 1,230.64 is: 1,845.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.80 : 3,145.19 = 1,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.80/3,145.19 = 1,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.80x = 3,145.19 × 1,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.80x = 3,870,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,596.62/2,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.95

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